HOUSE OF BIRYANI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 52.6F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC FOUND AT 54.1F, 26 GALLONS OF MILK FOUND AT 52.6F, YOGURT FOUND AT 52.8F, HALF AND HALF FOUND AT 53.7F AND COOKED CHICKPEAS WITH BEANS FOUND AT 45.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.1F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 585 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN BOILER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND MOP SINK AREA, 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT REGISTER AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COUNTER SPACE AT FRONT REGISTER AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN CLOSET WHERE ELECTRICAL BREAKER IS LOCATED, 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND 3-DOOR SLIDING COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND COCA COLA COOLER IN FRONT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK DOOR, 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER TABLE WHERE PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED, 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND 2-DOOR SLIDING PREP COOLER AND 200 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF CARD BOARD BOXES, BETWEEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF SHELVES AND ON PACKAGED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO RESOLVE ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AND ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.